I spent last week at Lake Tahoe with my whole extended family preparing to spread the ashes of my grandmother. Now I know that just about everyone thinks that their own grandmother is the best grandmother, but mine totally was. She was cool, calm, collected, and not opposed to getting a little tipsy on Christmas. … Continue reading Remembering jars
Recently I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and exhaustion. A grande sweeping label trying to rationalize an array of medical health issues I have experienced over the past year and a half. Everything from drastic weight loss to reoccurring infections in my face, fingers, and toes. I have spent what little money and time I … Continue reading Meditation And Motherhood
So marriage is this funny thing. You find this person that's your person, which of course is a beautiful thing, but it's not just about the two of you. It's about the person that's your person and their whole family. We all have our own families to tend to. The laughs, the love, the bullshit. … Continue reading In-laws or Out-laws?
This past weekend whilst hiding with my family from a "raining cats and dog" scenario I found myself sitting in the cafe at the Boston Aquarium. It was loud, and over stimulating, the crowd of people gasping each time the sky rounded with the sounds of angels playing bowling (thunder). To our right sat another … Continue reading Live your life tits out
There are a lot of people I love that are scattered around. I have an inclination to travel on a regular basis. These two statements coexist happily in my life. However given the fact that I am a guardian to three little cutie patootie's it doesn't mean that they are prone to my sense of … Continue reading It Takes a Village
Take a deep breath, it's one hell of a title. I am sure this is about to be the kind of thing that is offputting for some, but I hope it is enlightening for all. Because the reality is that change is the responsibility of everyone. However minuscule, or seemingly mundane, each opportunity we pass … Continue reading The Small Part We Play in The Dismantlement of Institutionalized Racism
I happen to be having a hard time right now. Have you ever had an experience that no matter what you do it's not enough. That you are not necessarily in control of your life, rather it is a series of events happening to you. That despite your commitment to growth and development, and your … Continue reading I am not OK, and that is OK.
I happen to be raising some pretty strong willed, nature loving farm girls. This comes with a lot of responsibility on my end, both in keeping them safe and guiding them in this very particular development. I sit and reflect with the green buds bursting about what it means to be on this journey. As … Continue reading A recipe to raise a farm girl
Recently I was told that I needed to learn how to control my children. While I believe the comment to be unfounded and the issue of control taken out of context, it is not the first time I have heard something along these lines. There have been gatherings where elders have been uncomfortable with the … Continue reading The Control Issue
I know that there are so many other resources available at this point in time with which to obtain information, but I have a never ending list of reasons why I love a good used book. Given the fact that my favorite used bookstores are disappearing across the country I feel the need to shed … Continue reading Used books are the best book
The Hot Mess Homestead 